{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ethel W Staton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10403253,"projectId":10015545,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to fully engage in hands-on, creative experiences in our art classroom. We've been using the new materials to explore different elements of art like color, texture, and form through projects such as mixed media collages and guided painting activities. One memorable moment was watching students experiment with blending colors for the first time many of them were amazed at how they could create entirely new shades on their own, and it sparked so much excitement and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled. Their faces lit up as they explored the supplies, and they were eager to jump right into creating. For many of them, having access to high-quality art tools made them feel like \"real artists,\" which boosted their confidence and willingness to take creative risks. Even students who are typically more hesitant to participate were engaged and excited to share their ideas.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are continuing to build on these skills by working on a larger project that incorporates multiple techniques we've practiced. Students will be creating personal pieces that reflect their identities and experiences, allowing them to connect art to their own lives in meaningful ways. Your support has made it possible for my students to express themselves, collaborate with peers, and develop a deeper appreciation for creativity thank you for making this impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768506510211,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-for-every-student/10015545/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Art for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ollis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403253"},{"teacherId":9121372,"projectId":9998127,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my 4th grade students now have access to essential supplies like colored pencils, markers, and crayons, as well as new bulletin board paper, and decorations that have truly transformed our learning environment. We've been using these materials every day—whether students are illustrating scenes from the stories we read, creating detailed maps in social studies, or showing their thinking in math through colorful diagrams. One special moment that stood out was during a recent writing project, when students used the new supplies to publish and decorate their personal narratives. They were so proud to share their work, and the creativity and effort they put in was incredible.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many of them commented on how bright and welcoming the classroom felt, and they couldn't wait to start using everything. Having access to these supplies has not only made lessons more engaging, but it has also given students a sense of pride and ownership in their work and our classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue to use these resources to support hands-on, creative learning experiences. Our next steps include collaborative projects where students will design posters and presentations to showcase what they've learned across subjects. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on both our classroom environment and our students' enthusiasm for learning. Thank you again for making a difference in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768263570321,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-a-ready-to-learn/9998127/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for a Ready-to-Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121372_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690513111896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121372"},{"teacherId":9881177,"projectId":9999219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. We are using the toys for reinforcement, crafting supplies, and sensory materials daily to keep students engaged, motivated, and successful during learning activities. When my students first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to explore. The new resources have helped create positive moments where students stay focused, participate in activities, and feel proud of their work.\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials to build independence, strengthen fine motor skills, and support focus during lessons. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768161833942,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-learning/9999219/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donahue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9881177_orig.png?crop=356,356,x20,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750982457564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9881177"},{"teacherId":10400474,"projectId":10001565,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our PE program! The all equipment we received have completely transformed our physical education classes. \r\n Because of your kindness, every student is engaged, active, and learning how to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are thrilled to learn new skills and get their heart rates up with high-quality equipment. You have made a real, tangible impact on our students.\r\nThank you for championing our school and supporting active learning! \"","fullyFundedDate":1768427999314,"projectUrl":"project/added-stations-to-our-pe-program/10001565/","projectTitle":"Added Stations to Our PE Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400474"},{"teacherId":9608911,"projectId":10019901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cleaning and sanitizing materials for our resource classroom. Your support helps us maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all of our students. Because of your kindness, our learners can focus on their goals in a clean space where they feel comfortable and cared for. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to our classroom and for making a positive difference in our students' daily school experience. Your contribution means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1768588068530,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-and-ready-to-learn/10019901/","projectTitle":"Germ-Free and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9608911"},{"teacherId":9348240,"projectId":10002109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations have truly made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. We have been using the new resources in a variety of ways—students are excited to earn items as class prizes, and the organizational supplies have helped us keep our materials neat and accessible. The books you provided have quickly become favorites during independent reading time, and the playground equipment has been a wonderful addition for brain breaks, helping students reset and return to learning focused and refreshed.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. The playground equipment sparked lots of joy and energy, while the Minecraft books were especially popular, with students eagerly diving into them and sharing what they read with classmates. It was a special moment to see their enthusiasm and appreciation for these new additions to our classroom.\r\n\r\nRight now, our students are focused on their state testing and are working incredibly hard to demonstrate all they have learned throughout the year. The supplies you donated have supported them every step of the way, helping them stay organized, engaged, and motivated. Your generosity has not only enhanced our classroom but also empowered our students to do their very best—thank you for being such an important part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768189270174,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-5th-grade-ms-ruenzis-class/10002109/","projectTitle":"25-26 5th Grade Ms. Ruenzi's Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruenzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348240"},{"teacherId":9355970,"projectId":10008742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have new materials we use every day during lessons and independent work. When the materials arrived, the students were so excited. They couldn't wait to use them, and it has already made a big difference in their engagement and focus. I've seen students more motivated and confident in their learning, which has been so special to watch. We will continue using these resources to support our current lessons and help students grow their skills throughout the rest of the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768223190567,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-with-clean-spaces-an/10008742/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning with Clean Spaces and Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355970_orig.jpg?crop=2029,2029,x1317,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699333559321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355970"},{"teacherId":10401083,"projectId":10004239,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the new materials! One thing I purchased was a brand new tubano drum. These drums are so expensive, but my goal is to have one of these high quality drums for all of my students. The kids love playing the tubano drums along with rhythm videos as they learn to read music notation. The kids are doing so well with this and the extra drum has provided one more opportunity for students to get to play and learn. \r\n Another thing I purchased were new music borders for my bulletin boards. My students are working on recorder karate where they can play songs to earn belts for their recorders. I made a new bulletin board in the classroom so that students can see their progress and with all of my recorder fingering charts. The students were so excited to see a new bulletin board. The border was perfect and it helped bring some new excitement to the music room! I can't wait to redo my other bulletin board to continue adding fun and excitement to music for all of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768179153056,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-music-experience/10004239/","projectTitle":"Engaging Music Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401083"},{"teacherId":8143735,"projectId":10007286,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying our new resources and their faces light up every time they notice or engage with a new addition to our classroom! We recently earned a 'Board Game Day' and many students were able to play Sorry, Checkers, and Connect 4 for the first time. They are practicing problem solving strategies and critical thinking skills in a stress free entertaining way. Due to the new wooden shelf organizer I received, we now have a sturdy and beautiful writing center stocked with paper, pens, markers, tape, stickers, scissors, etc. Now we have a permanent area for students to create and display their imaginative stories. We are in the midst of our fresh water/recycling unit. My students loved using their new markers to create and hang posters encouraging our school community to conserve water. We are beginning to work on gifts for Mother's Day. My students will create beautiful flower paintings inspired by the artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe on the white canvases I received. As we begin to wind down the school year, I'm excited to focus on a couple of STEM activities/projects. For example, we will use the root viewer and terrarium to enhance our unit on plants and modeling clay to create worry stones to pass out to students and teachers in our ever present quest to spread kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1768227882894,"projectUrl":"project/passionate-and-purposeful/10007286/","projectTitle":"Passionate and Purposeful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Minkoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143735"},{"teacherId":8548931,"projectId":10010258,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project for my classroom. The resources provided to my students through this project are going to help them academically and behaviorally! I've already seen growth in my students due to these items and this project!\r\n\r\nFor example, the common core folders for my students provide so many academic resources that they use during independent work. There's a thousands chart on one of the sides of the folders that they've been using daily during our addition and subtraction to 1,000 unit!\r\n\r\nMy students also use my anchor charts as resources that I've been creating with the post-it chart paper! This chart paper allows me to make academic posters during lessons that the students know to refer to as needed.\r\n\r\nFinally, things like the smelly pencils and flashlights provide incentives for fun Friday and prize box. My secret students love earning smelly pencils and the class loves doing flashlight Friday for their fun Friday!\r\n\r\nThank you again for everything you've provided to my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768274288714,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-fun/10010258/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8548931"},{"teacherId":7494262,"projectId":10009503,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for the incredible generosity that brought my project, \"Our Classroom Needs a Colored Printer,\" to life. Your support ensures that my classroom will be filled with color, creativity, and opportunities that help students connect more meaningfully with what they learn.\r\n\r\nThis printer will allow me to design resources that meet students where they are, support visual learners, and make our classroom a more inclusive and dynamic place. From colorful anchor charts to individualized learning supports, your generosity will be felt every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering my students, supporting my classroom, and reminding us that we are part of a community that cares deeply about education. Your kindness makes a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768262335383,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-needs-a-colored-printer/10009503/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Needs a Colored Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nizel Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494262_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598902555027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7494262"},{"teacherId":264079,"projectId":9989948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funds for this project to support my school's library. With these items my school will have a successful Nevada Reading Week and will provide many incentives to students that participate in our activities, including reading books. It is so important that our schools have the resources necessary to make learning for students important and reward students for achieving their goals, such as reading new books, and advancing on their reading levels. \r\nThese resources will be used as an incentive for students during Nevada Reading Week. We will have lots of fun activities, such as bingo, Literacy Night, mystery readers, and personal reading challenges. My students were very excited to see the boxes arrive in the Library and were very curious about the context. They are now super excited to see if they can get all the prizes!\r\nThank you again for caring about the educators and students of Nevada.","fullyFundedDate":1768058373755,"projectUrl":"project/nevada-reading-week-incentives/9989948/","projectTitle":"Nevada Reading Week Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pankonen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp264079_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533356539811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cpankonen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69623","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":695,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.9,"schoolId":69623,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ethel W Staton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ethel W Staton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ethel-w-staton-elementary-school/69623"}